Pioneer VSX-454 User manual

Operating
Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO STEREO RECEIVER
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instructions
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will
know
how
to
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your
model
properly.
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| DEMO MODE
*
The
demonstration
mode
is
activated
by
turning
on
the
power
switch
while
holding
down
the
RETURN
button
(from
power
standby
condition),
The
demonstration
will
appear
on
the
display
+
Press
any
button
to
cancel
the
demonstration.
Activating
the
demonstration
mode
causes
memory
contents
to
return
to
their
original
default
condition,
except
the
tuner.
RETURN function
This
function
returns
the
unit
to
its
initial
settings
with
the
tuner
ready
to
receive
a
broadcast.
This
is
helpful
during
troubleshooting
or
when
no
sound
is
output.
For
details,
refer
to
page
11.
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within
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aiert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
important
operating
and
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the
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® PIONEER’
The Art of Entertainment

CONTENTS
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DOLBY
PRO-LOGIC
SURROUND,
DOLBY
3CH
LOGIC
CENTER
MODE
....
SPEAKER INSTALLATION
CONNECTIONS
REAR PANEL FACILITIES
FRONT PANEL FACILITIES...
OPERATING THE TUNER ....
TUNING INTO STATIONS...
PRESET TUNING...
RECEIVING
FM
SIMULCAST
TV
PROGRAMS
OPERATING
THE
AUDIO/VIDEO
COMPONENTS
PLAYBACK
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CASSETTE
DECK
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VIDEO
RECORDING.
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SURROUND
EFFECT
AND
DOLBY
3CH
LOGIC
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HINTS
FOR
BETTER
RECEPTION
REMOTE
CONTROL
OPERATION
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TROUBLESHOOTING...
SPECIFICATIONS
ACCESSORY
ITEMS
S22
FM antenna AM Loop Antenna
Dry cell battery (AA/R6) X 2
Remote control unit
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SURROUND EFFECT
This unit has a built-in surround processor for adding presence
and an expansive effect to the sound.
STUDIO:
Select this position to enjoy the effect of listening to music in a
recording studio.
The actual source sound is output through the front speakers,
and the added reverberated sound is output through the rear
speakers.
This is particularly suitable for a source that has a lot of
reverberation.
SIMULATED SURROUND:
The "SIMULATED SURROUND" creates the effects of
reverberated and reflected sound from the walls and ceiling
similar to a concert hall. These sound-effects added to the
actual sound from the source make you feel as if you were in
amore expanded space. The different ranges of the expanded
space can be set by the DELAY TIME button.
Set the Delay Time to 15 ms or 20 ms for a live-house concert.
For chamber music, set to 20 ms. For orchestral music, set
to 30 ms. The "SIMULATED SURROUND" also gives effects
on monaural sources by outputting the added reverberated
sound from the rear speakers while outputting the actual
source sound from the front speakers. Turn on the
"SIMULATED SURROUND” for a monaural source to gain
effective surround playback.
DOLBY* PRO-LOGIC SURROUND:
Choose this setting for movies and music (especially Video
Discs and video tapes bearing the D{)(boravsumouns|mark)
playback. DOLBY PRO-LOGIC SURROUND continuously
detects the size and direction of the dominant signal and
cancels undesirable crosstalk, thereby providing signal
emphasis. It makes you clearly perceive the directional source
of the music. Real flow of sound also can be re-created
naturally using this feature. You can feel as if being in an
outstanding and expansive sound field. When using DOLBY
PRO-LOGIC SURROUND, a delay time setting of 20 ms is
commonly used. Use a different setting if you prefer. Even if
the video recordings do not bear the DU] [Bota sussouno}mark,
some of them may be Dolby Surround encoded. Choose the
SIMULATED SURROUND mode if the source sound signa
is mono. Little or no sound will be heard from the surround
speakers if the DOLBY PRO-LOGIC SURROUND mode is
selected. With DOLBY PRO-LOGIC SURROUND, monaura
source sound will be heard only from the center channel at
settings other than the PHANTOM position
Note:
Dolby Surround will not operate correctly if the signal passes
through a graphic equalizer. When using Dolby Surround, turn off
the TAPE 2 MONITOR or set the graphic equalizer for flat response
or to its “through” for off) setting, if you have one in use.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation
DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
DOLBY 3CH LOGIC
Combining the rear speaker signal with that of the front
speakers results in your being able to enjoy a regenerated
sound field which has comparatively more presence and a
more expansive feeling from the front 3 channels (front L,
front R, and center speakers) than that of ordinary stereo
regeneration. DOLBY 3CH LOGIC can be used with stereo
sources not encoded with DOLBY SURROUND.
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DOLBY
PRO-LOGIC
SURROUND,
DOLBY
3CH
LOGIC
CENTER
MODE
(For
DOLBY
PRO-LOGIC
SURROUND
and
DOLBY
3CH LOGIC)
You
can
choose
from
the
following
settings:
Center
Mode
Choices:
When
using
a
center
speaker:
+
NORMAL
—Low
range
frequencies,
which
have
little
effect
on
directionality
and
positioning,
are
routed
to
the
left
and
right
front
speakers.
This
allows
you
to
use
a
relatively
small
size
speaker
as
the
center
speaker.
+
WIDE
—if you
use
a
large
size
center
speaker,
choose
this
setting.
The
full
frequency
range
of
the
Dolby
Surround
center
channel,
is
routed
to
the
center
speaker.
When
not
using
a
center
speaker:
DOLBY
PRO-LOGIC
SURROUND only
»
PHANTOM—The
signal
which
would
have
been
sent
to
the
center
speaker
is
divided
equally
between
the
left
and
right
front
speakers.
With
DOLBY
PRO-LOGIC
SURROUND,
monaural
source
sound
will
be
heard
only
from
the
center
channel
at
settings
other
than
the
PHANTOM
position.
SPEAKER
INSTALLATION
To
get
the
most
out
of
the
surround
system,
place
the
speakers
as
shown
below.
An
example
of
speaker
location
Front left
Front right
speaker
Center
speaker
speaker
FRONT
Listening area
REAR
Rear
left
Rear
right
speaker speaker
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lf
the
rear
speakers
are
positioned
at
an
extreme
distance
from
the
front
and
center
speakers,
the
surround
level
becomes
unable
to
adjust
and
the
surround
effect
will
not
be
fully
achieved
NOTE:
+
To
avoid
interference
with
the
picture
on
a
nearby
TV
set,
use
magnetically
shielded
speaker
systems
This
is
particularly
important
for
the
center
speaker
since
it
iS
usually
located closest
to
the
TV.
+
Position
the
left
and
right
channel
speakers
at
equal
distances
from
the
TV
set
and
approximately
1.8
m
from
each
other.
+
Position
the
center
speaker
above,
below,
or
behind
the
TV
set.
Sound
may
not
appear
to
coincide
with
the
picture
if
you
position
it
next
to
the
TV
set.
+
Rear
speakers
are
best
positioned
slightly
above
ear
level,

CONNECTIONS
[Setting Upthe AM Antenna ]
+ Insert the claw on the bottom of the antenna into the groove
in the leg
+ Place the antenna on a level surface and rotate it to locate
the orientation that yields the best reception.
+ Use the attachment hole in the leg to screw to a wall or
other location, then insert the claw on the bottom of the
antenna into the groove in the leg (fixing the antenna in the
direction that gives the best reception.)
| Installation Precautions
+ The rear panel vents are designed to disperse heat from
the unit. Be careful that curtains or other items do not block
the vents.
+ To improve heat dispersion, set the unit so that it is at least
20 cm away from the wail,
At least 20 cm
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POWER-CORD CAUTION
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug
by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when
your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or an
electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture,
etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a
knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords
should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped
on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an
electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When
you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized
service center or your dealer for a replacement.
Precaution regarding installation position
of cassette deck
if the cassette deck is installed in the @ positions shown in
the drawing below, it may be adversely affected during
playback. If possible, it's better to install it in the ® position.
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CONNECTIONS
| AUDIO SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
NOTE FOR FM ANTENNA:
Stretch the antenna out to its full fength, and affix it to a wall, etc.
NOTE FOR AM LOOP ANTENNA:
The antenna should be placed at a distance from the receiver, and
should not be allowed to touch metatlic objects. Avoid placing it near
CD players, personal computers, television sets, and other devices
generating radio frequencies
Cassette deck 1
Accessory
FM antenna
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Accessory AM
Loop antenna
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* Use if you want an additional power amplifier to boost
center channel power output.
AM loop antenna and FM antenna connection
@ Twist wire tip.
® Push the lever.
3) Insert the wire into the hole.
4 Pull the lever back.
Power amplifier
Turntable
Cassette deck 2
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CD player
AC wall socket
To connect the Pioneer
S-W1000 Powered
Subwoofer, connect the
receiver's subwoofer
output to the
: subwoofer's input.
Built-in amplifier woofer,
monaural amplifier, etc.

CONNECTIONS
VIDEO SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
TV Monitor
* EET TEAE \
AC wall socket
LD player VCR
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CONNECTIONS
| SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Speaker cord connection
® Twist wire tip.
@ Push the lever down {or up).
® Insert the cord into the hole. ®
@® Pull the lever back. ® vz
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Center
Right
NOTE:
Use speakers with an impedance of 8Q to 162
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@ FM/AM ANTENNA terminals
Use these antenna terminals for reception of normal FM and
AM broadcasts.
@ VIDEO OUT (TO MONITOR TV) jack
Connect to a monitor TV or to TV sets with video input
terminals to watch program materials from a VCR or LD player
connected to this unit.
@ LD input jacks
Connect to an LD player's output jacks (audio, video).
@ TAPE 1/VCR jacks
Connect to the first cassette deck or a VCR. With a VCR,
also connect the video jacks.
@ CENTER PRE OUT jack
When a separate power amplifier is used to drive the surround
center speaker, connect the power amplifier to this jack.
@© PHONO input jacks
Connect to the output cables from a turntable.
@ GND terminal
Connect the turntable ground lead to this terminal.
@® TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks
Connect to audio components such as a second cassette
deck or a graphic equalizer.
@ CD input jacks
Connect to the output jacks of a compact disc player.
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REAR PANEL FACILITIES
9 CONTROL IN/OUT jacks 43 REAR SPEAKERS terminals
IN :Connect this jack to other Pioneer components when Connect the rear speakers to these terminals.
using those components to control this unit. NOTES:
OUT :Connect this jack to other Pioneer components when * Do not allow any of the cord’s conductors to protrude from the
using the remote control of this unit to control the
other components.
NOTE :
The receiver's remote sensor does not function when a plug is
inserted in the IN jack. To operate, point the remote control unit at
the remote sensor on the component te which the receiver's IN jack
is connected.
terminals or touch any other conductors. Malfunctions or
breakdowns may occur when conductors come into contact with
each other. Use rear speakers with an impedance of 8 Q to 16 22.
* Be sure to connect two speakers {L, R). There will be no sound if
only one speaker is connected.
4 FRONT SPEAKERS terminals
A :Connect to the first set of speakers.
CONTR
ai B -Connect to the second set of speakers.
@es NOTE:
agi = Do not allow any of the cord’s conductors to protrude from the
ecelvel: re : terminals or touch any other conductors. Malfunctions or breakdowns
] Pioneer component may occur when conductors come into contact with each other. Use
rant bearing the &i mark. front speakers with an impedance of 8 Qto 16EQ.
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control unit Ps
bearing the §} mark.
() SUB WOOFER PRE OUT jack
lf you want to boost the low frequencies, connect to a
subwoofer power amplifier.
43 CENTER SPEAKER terminals
Connect the center speaker to these terminals.
NOTE:
Do not allow any of the cord’s conductors to protrude from the
terminals or touch any other conductors. Malfunctions or breakdowns
may occur when conductors come into contact with each other. Use
Speaker with an impedance of 8Q to 162.
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